CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR I, II OR SENIOR - WATER

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Salary: See Position Description
Location : Riverside, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-7580-7590-7611-01
Department: Public Utilities-Water
Division: PU-WATER UTILITY - ENGINEERING
Opening Date: 07/17/2025
Closing Date: 8/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position
The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department is accepting applications for the position of Construction Inspector I, II or Senior (depending on experience)to fill one (1) vacancy in the Water Engineering Division.The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
The Construction Inspector I OR II checks, evaluates, and inspects workmanship and materials on a variety of public works or utility construction projects for conformance with plans, specifications and departmental regulations

The Senior Construction Inspector leads, oversees, and performs construction inspections of the workmanship and materials in a variety of public works or utility construction projects. They ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and departmental regulations

Pay Ranges (Tier 2/3):
Construction Inspector I: $34.98/hr - $42.51/hr
Construction Inspector II: $41.72/hr - $50.72/hr
Senior Construction Inspector: $46.02/hr -$55.93/hr
Work Performed
When working as a Construction Inspector I, typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

In addition to above when working as a Construction Inspector II, the duties may include, but not be limited to, the following:

In addition to above when working as a Senior Construction Inspector, the duties may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Qualifications
Qualifications for Construction Inspector I:

Education:High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).
Experience: Two years of experience performing construction inspections.
Qualifications for Construction Inspector II:
Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).

Experience: Three years of experience performing construction inspections for residential, commercial, or industrial properties.

Qualifications for Senior Construction Inspector:

Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED). An Associate's Degree in Construction Technology or a Public Works Inspection Certificate is highly desired.

Experience: Four (4) years of experience performing public works related construction inspections or related inspection work OR an Associate's Degree in Construction Technology or a closely related field AND two (2) years of experience performing public works related construction inspections or other related
inspection work.
Highly Desired Qualifications for Construction inspector I, II or Senior:

Knowledge/Experience with the following:

Necessary Special Requirement:

Licenses and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Selection Process
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
  1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
  2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - General Unit

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:


For additional benefits information, please visit the following website:

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
(*Do not refer to a resume in lieu of completing the supplemental questions).
Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
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Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed.
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Please indicate the amount of experience you possess performing construction inspections.
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Which of the following do you possess knowledge/experience with. Check all that apply:
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Do you possess a State Water Resources Control Board Water Treatment Operator Grade 2 Certification?
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Do you possess a State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 Certification?
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Are you a qualified SWPPP (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) practitioner (QSP)?
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Please indicate the type of valid driver's license you currently possess.
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Certification: I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questionnaire. Note: Employers and/or experience noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.
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Location:
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Job Type:
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